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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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Energy & Acquisition Support Branch

819 TAYLOR ST

FORT WORTH, TX 76102-6124 United States

Energy & Acquisition Support Branch

819 TAYLOR ST

FORT WORTH, TX 76102-6124 United States

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Amendment No. 1 – Solicitation No. GS-07-P-16-HT-C-7009 for Chiller Removal & Installation at the Ellender Federal Building in Houma, LA

This amendment is issued to provide the Pre-Proposal Sign-in Sheet/Agenda and solicitation changes.

1. The Pre-Proposal Sign-in Sheet/Agenda, Revised SOW dated 6-15-2016 (changes have been highlighted) and Document C201 (The Solicitation) are all attached.

2. Proposals are due June 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM CST. A complete proposal must be received by the due date and time in order to be considered responsive. Any portion of a proposal (with the exception of the bid bond) received after the due date and time will be handled in accordance with FAR Provision 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition (JAN 04) which can be found in section IV.A. of the Document C201 (The Solicitation).

3. Technical Evaluation Factor 3 – Past Performance has been updated.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA

SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-07-P-16-HT-C-7009

Chiller Removal & Installation at the Ellender Federal Building in Houma, LA

1:00 PM, CENTRAL STANDARD TIME - TUESDAY – JUNE 14, 2016

1. GREETING AND INTRODUCTIONS

A. No oral statements made shall change the solicitation – any changes will be documented in a written amendment posted to FBO.gov.

B. Sign-in sheet: All attendees must sign in on the sign-in sheet.

C. Minutes will be issued in an amendment to the solicitation.

D. Submit all questions to the Contracting Officer, Shawna Villarreal, so that we may capture all questions accurately.

2. GSA CONTRACTING COMMENTS

A. This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 19.

B. Overview of Technical Evaluation Factors

1) Management/Technical Approach and Installation Schedule

2) Experience on Comparable Projects – Use Attachment A

3) Past Performance of Offeror

C. Basis for Award - Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors (See Section VI. of Document C201 – The Solicitation).

D. Questions/Request for Information must be sent to Shawna Villarreal, Contracting Officer, at shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov. Submit no later than 10 days prior to the proposal due date (June 20, 2016).

E. Proposal due date and time: June 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM CST (Extensions are not currently anticipated).

Complete offers must be received by the due date and time. Any portion of a proposal (with the exception of the bid bond) received after the due date and time will be handled in accordance with FAR Provision 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition (JAN 04) which can be found in section IV.A.

of Document C201-SB LPTA.

F. A bid guarantee is required. Proof of insurance, performance and payment bonds will be required after award.

G. Complete Annual Representations & Certifications in SAM. The NAICS code is 238220 and your representations and certifications under FAR provision 52.219-1 must demonstrate that you are a small business for 238220. Ensure you have submitted a VETS-100/4212 Report. (Please see section II.E. of Document C201-SB LPTA)

H. Magnitude of Construction is $500,000 to $1,000,000.

I. Proposal Submission Requirements

1) Volume 1 – Technical Proposal

2) Volume 2 – Price Proposal

3. TIPS FOR PREPARING A PROPOSAL

A. Read the solicitation and amendments.

B. Does your proposal contain all the items the solicitation is asking for? Make sure your proposal fully addresses the submittal requirements for each evaluation factor.

C. Never assume we know about your company and your performance. We can only evaluate what you provide.

4. BAS Integration Information - Integration technician performing installation shall be certified on the Niagara AX JACE for both installation and maintenance of the system and shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing the required tasks. The Contractor shall provide with their offer the integration technician’s resume and certification documentation. Additionally the programmer must apply for and receive clearance in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) to perform their duties on the GSA secured network

5. Site Visit mailto:shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov

GSA Public Buildings Service Greater Southwest Region Baton Rouge Service Center Baton Rouge, LA Office

SCOPE OF WORK

Replacement of Two (2) each 150 Ton Chillers

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Ellender Federal Building/Post Office 423 Lafayette St Houma, LA 70360-4802

Date: June 15, 2016 Prepared by: Novell Brown / Dana Ulanoff

SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, labor, equipment and supervision, necessary to complete the demolition and replacement of two (2)188 ton chillers and condenser/chilled water pumps. Upon completion of the project, this chiller shall be connected to the common building chilled water loop and BAS.

New Chiller Requirements Minimum 188 tons of cooling Evaporator EWT/LWT (F) 55/45 Evaporator GPM- 448 Condenser EWT/LWT (F) 86/96 Condenser GPM- 538 Evaporator Pressure Drop (Not to exceed) 5.32 psi (2 pass heat exchanger) Condenser Pressure Drop (Not to exceed) 5.93 psi (2 pass heat exchanger Minimum two compressors per chiller Chiller submittals shall be submitted with the proposal.

A. Demolition

1. Remove refrigerant from the existing 150 ton water cooled chillers.

2. Disconnect all electrical, controls, piping and associated equipment to chiller. Remove all unused conduit/wiring back to panel boards and provide knock-out plugs at all unused openings.

3. Remove and dispose of properly two 150 ton water cooled chiller located in the chiller mechanical room.

4. Remove and dispose of properly the condenser/chilled water pumps

5. One chiller shall be replaced and the new chiller shall be operational for 48 hours before the demolition of the second chiller is replaced.

6. Replace refrigerant monitor, sensors, audible alarm and strobes.

B. Alterations

1. Provide and install two (2) each 188 ton nominal capacity two compressor water cooled chiller with factory supplied evaporator/condenser water box and insulation option 1.5 inch. Installation shall be/have but not limited to:

i. Equal to or better than magnetic bearing Frictionless Centrifugal Chillers part # WA044.2BG04.F2HBFA.F2AGFA.TN0 (See attached Spec Sheet).

ii. Oil free, magnetic bearing, magnetic high-speed variable speed centrifugal compressor(s).

iii. 460 volts, 3 phase

iv. Compressor suction and discharge isolation valves.

v. Step-less capacity control using multi-compressors, inlet guide vanes, and internal variable speed drives.

vi. Environmentally friendly refrigerant.

vii. Cleanable flooded evaporator providing low temperature approach and built to

ASME standard.

viii. Water cooled cleanable shell and tube condenser built to ASME standard.

ix. High resolution electronic expansion valve(s).

x. 1.5” minimum closed cell insulation to prevent external condensation.

xi. Advanced Control System including integrated communication with compressor for precise capacity control and operational safeties.

xii. 12" color graphical interface with panel mounted touch-screen.

xiii. BACnet interface between the chiller and the BAS.

xiv. Single point electrical entry.

xv. Full refrigerant charge.

xvi. Partial Knock-down kit

xvii. Chilled water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xviii. Condenser water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xix. Dual pressure relief valves on evaporator and condenser

xx. Factory startup by a certified startup agent

xxi. 5-year full chiller parts and labor warranty (including compressors)

xxii. 5-year refrigerant warranty

xxiii. Factory installed epoxy coating on the condenser tube sheets, marine water boxes and end plates.

xxiv. Extend existing housekeeping pad for Chiller # 1 to meet requirements for new

Chiller.

xxv. One chiller shall be replaced and be fully operational for two days before the replacement of the second chiller begins. The delivery and removal of the chiller(s) shall occur on the weekend to reduce impact to the building’s occupants during crane operation. And chilled water/condenser water outage required for this project shall be accomplished after hours or on the weekend. Any cost associated with using the O & M’s staff to support after hour support shall be included to your pricing proposal.

xxvi. Replace existing condenser water and chilled water pumps including associated valves, strainers, check valves, gauges and expansion joints. New pumps shall be vertical inline type. Expansion joints shall include restraint devices. The new condenser pumps shall be 538 GPM 60 feet of head and the new chilled water pumps shall be 448 GPM with 90 feet of head. Install new variable frequency drive for each condenser/chilled water pump. The VFD for the condenser water pump shall be control the pressure drop across the condenser and be set at the design conditions of the condenser. (The new condenser water pump will re-use the existing 15HP VFD Chilled Water pump) New pressure differential controller shall be integrated into the control scheme of the VFD. Install new variable frequency drive for each chilled water pump. The VFD for the chilled water pump shall control a 10degf temperature differential across the evaporator. New temperature differential controller shall be integrated into the control scheme of the VFD to control the speed of the pumps. All these drives shall be integrated into the BAS showing drive speed in HZ and actual pressure psi / temperature degf differential.

Note: Contractor shall re-use two (2) existing 15HP VFD Pumps (currently servicing Chilled Water) for Condensing Water and provide two (2) new 20HP VFD Pumps for Chilled Water. The existing 10HP VFD Pumps (currently servicing Condensing Water) shall be removed and return to GSA with signed transmittal from the Contractor.

xxvii. Remove and replace the existing refrigerant monitor system with a new monitor system compatible of monitoring refrigerant R134A Must be compliant with ASHRAE 15 2010 mechanical code. System shall be a Sherlock 404 Monitor (or equal) including the following components: Include programming and system testing.

1. 1 ea Horn/strobe

2. 1 ea Bacnet controller with 30 I/O’s mounted

3. 4 ea Solid state refrigerant sensor

4. 2 ea Remote horn/strobe at each door allowing access to the mechanical area

5. Beldon 8770 (or equal) wiring for sensors, BMS, and strobe

6. Installation hardware

Integrate the new refrigerant monitoring equipment into the BAS using BACnet communication protocol. Create or modify the Chiller Plant graphics to display the Refrigerant monitor. Create an alarm point within the BAS and link to the remote notification email configuration page.

xxviii. Provide and install all necessary piping and insulation to match existing profiles.

Provide and install all necessary piping hangers and/or support for new piping.

Include new valve tags IAW current Valve Tag Schedule in the control room.

Paint all piping to match existing color scheme. Paint color selection to be provided by GSA.

xxix. Provide and install all necessary water thermowell connections and include new thermometers and liquid filled pressure gauges (8 thermometers/16 liquid filled gauges) with associated hardware to provide shut off and removal during gauge removal. Provide new manual isolation valves (16 each) and properly sized expansion devices with restraint devices. (16 each)

xxx. Provide and install all necessary and properly sized electrical conduit and electrical wiring for new chiller. Contractor will be responsible to verify existing electrical power and/or circuit breakers will handle new chiller’s electrical voltage and amperage. Provide and install properly sized transformers, electrical panel(s) and circuit breakers for new chillers as needed. Provide new panel schedules reflecting work accomplished.

xxxi. Re-use existing automated DDC two-way isolation valves on the CHW / CW lines for Chiller 1 and 2.

xxxii. Contractor will strip/repaint the chiller housekeeping pad with epoxy paint.

Approved paint/epoxy submittals are required.

xxxiii. Proposal documents shall include new chiller spec sheet for intended chiller manufacture that shall include intended chiller performance data.

1. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Replacement Chillers shall be wired to and communicate by BACnet or directly to the Building's Niagara JACE Controller. The Chillers shall not be linked through a propriety building system controller. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, Bacnet cards to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. The BAS Integration contractor shall include any mapping and linking changes of the MagLev chiller on the graphics page of the building’s BAS including new piping, chiller layout and cooling tower. Contractor is responsible for licensing fee and drivers to connect/communicate with BACnet to the existing JACE. Chiller display/ chiller history/trending shall be connected to the BAS for viewing and controlling. Provide the tonnage with the chiller graphic (ex: Smardt 150 Ton). Include links to the chiller history logs on the central plant page so that access to the trends is easily opened for analysis. The Contractor shall program the existing and any new feedback points using BACNET protocol intergraded into the existing BAS. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, and/or Bacnet cards (if needed) to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. Automated valves shall provide reporting feedback on current status, history screens, and valve icons shall be visible on the BAS central plant page. All analog histories of new Chiller points shall be recorded in 15 minute intervals and stored in the building JACE controller for 14 days. All discrete point histories shall be recorded both as 15 minute interval, 14 day FIFO history logs but also as COV histories storing 100 intervals within the JACE. All new Chiller point histories shall be exported daily from the JACE to the hosting GSA BAS Server and to the GSA AMS Application for long term archival storage. Provide the necessary equipment controllers and or expansion boards to incorporate sequence of operation along with new equipment into the BAS. (See Attachment R7-230900).

Notes:

Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work on the BAS under this contract must possess HSPD-12 Clearance and GAC Cards in order to access GSA secured networks and sites.

Integration Technician: Integration technician performing installation shall be certified on the Niagara AX JACE for both installation and maintenance of the system and shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing the required tasks. The Contractor shall provide with their offer the integration technician’s resume and certification documentation.

B. Specifications and Requirements

1. Valves connections, accessories and operators

i. Provide threaded ends for valves 2.5 inches and smaller

ii. Provide flanged or grooved ends for valves 3 inch and larger

iii. For butterfly valves (isolation valves) provide lever handle, infinitely adjustable with lock nut and memory stop. Provide hot dipped galvanized extension stems, valve handles and gear actuators outdoors. Provide weatherproof galvanized cast iron gear operators for valves mounted outdoors.

2. Automatic isolation valves:

i. Type of end fitting: pattern to mate with ANSI 125 flange.

ii. Cast iron GG25 with stainless steel stem and ball.

3. Pipe insulation- Match existing size/type/color scheme and labeling.

4. Steel pipe and fittings:

i. Steel pipe, DN 50 (NPS 2) and smaller: ASTM A 53, type S (seamless) or type F (furnace butt welded), grade B, schedule 40, black steel, plain ends.

ii. Steel Pipe, DN 65 through DN 300 (NPS 2-1/2 through NPS 12): ASTM A 53, type E (electric-resistance welded), Grade B, Schedule 40, black steel, plain ends.

iii. Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53, Schedule 40, black steel;

electric-resistance welded for DN 65 (NPS 2-1/2) and larger.

iv. Cast-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4; Classes 125 and 250.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Classes 150 and 300.

MATERIAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Where a particular manufacturer's product is specified, it is not intended to discriminate against other manufacturer's which are equal in quality of material, workmanship, appearance and function to those specified. Rather, it is intended to establish and indicate the desired standard of quality. If any tests are required to determine the equality of any substitutes, such tests shall be made by an independent authority as approved by the government. All expenses related to proposed substitutions shall to be paid by the Contractor. Proposed items are to be submitted with the proposal and shall be a basis for the award of the contract.

All materials and equipment shall bear evidence of the Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. Label (UL) or approval of other nationally recognized independent testing organizations adequately equipped and competent to perform such services when these standards are required and such product listing is available.

PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

1. Product Data: Contractor shall submit one electronic set of chiller product data including any valves, piping, insulation, BAS hardware, refrigerant monitoring system, catalog sheets, brochures, performance charts or other standard descriptive data provided by any Subcontractor, supplier or distributor. Product Data must be certified by the Contractor stating that it was reviewed and approved. Product to be used must be highlighted on the data sheet by the Contractor. Product Data used for construction must bear GSA’s stamp certifying final review and approval. No product shall be used that does not bear such stamp. Submittals shall be identified on a submittal register provided by the Contractor and transmitted using a transmittal letter.

2. Samples: Contractor shall submit physical samples establishing standards by which completed work is judged. Samples shall indicate color range, functional characteristics and shall represent exact material to be used on the project.

C. Special Instructions

1. Contractors shall submit proposal with a detailed cost breakdown. Cost Breakdown shall be submitted in CSI Master Format 2010. Proposal shall include make and model of all proposed equipment. Chiller selection shall include IPLV rating and pressure drops within submitted proposal. Chiller selection shall be submitted with the proposal. Chiller selection submitted with the proposal shall not exceed the pressure drop indicated in the SOW and the chiller energy efficiency (IPLV) shall be equal to or better than the chiller specifications in the exhibit.

2. Contractor is responsible to comply with the “Buy American Act”. Buy American Act provides domestic construction material be used in performing this contract.

3. Contractor will be responsible to request and furnish all required overhead and/or road blocking permits from the City and or electrical/utility providers when using a crane at this location if the city street requires a blockage when off-loading the chiller.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

1. The Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to any demolition.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all activities of subcontractors. This responsibility includes coordination of; preparation of shop drawings preparation of shop drawings produced by different subcontractors where their work interfaces or may potentially conflict or interfere and the installation of such work; scheduling of work by subcontractors and use of the Project site for staging and logistics.

3. The contractor shall reinstall existing access panels; etc., back to their original location and condition after all work is completed.

4. Safety Plan: Contractor shall submit a site specific plan including hazardous communication plan list of the flow of communication in case of emergency, lock-out / tag-out with narrative that explains lock-out / tag out procedures, AHA / JHA’s for major activities, crane safety plan (if applicable) for crane erection and use. Include preferred location for crane set up, operator certification credentials, and crane inspection/certification documentation within thirty (30) of Notice to Proceed.

5. Contractor to provide a work plan within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) identifying equipment access plan, CHWP / CWP piping tie-in and electrical tie-in for review and acceptance prior to installation.

6. Contractor to provide schedule of values within thirty (30) days of Notice of Proceed (NTP). The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a detail cost breakdown of the Contract price, to be referred to as the Schedule of Valves, assigning values to each component of the Work.

a. Values must include all direct and indirect cost, although a separate value for bond cost may be established.

b. The Schedule of Valves must contain sufficient detail to enable the Project Manager to evaluate applications for payment.

c. Before submitting a request for payment, the Contractor shall schedule a pencil copy review with the Project Manager for review and acceptance.

7. Once the chiller is fully operational the Contractor shall be responsible to provide a report to GSA Project Manager for the following: Re-balance water flow, Manufacturer’s Start-up Check-list and Commissioning (all adjustments and balancing to the system shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements)

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

All Contractor personnel performing working on premises at GSA owned and operated buildings are required to pass a security background check conducted by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service. No Contractor employee will be allowed to perform work on the building premises until employee has been determined to be suitable for hire by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service.

WORKING HOURS

Work not impacting normal building occupancy shall be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Any work affecting normal building occupancy needs to be scheduled after normal business hours/weekends and approved by GSA building manager.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANACE

All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after Chiller delivery. It is estimated that it will take 12-14 weeks to manufacture the chiller. A partial NTP will be issued to place the order on the equipment upon approved submittals.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If substantial completion is not achieved, the Contracting Officer may assess liquidated damages at a rate of $160 per day.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor shall submit to the GSA Project Manager a project schedule within thirty (30) days of Notice of Proceed. The project schedule shall include a written narrative describing the major work activities, activities critical path and major constraints underlying the sequence and logic, all tasks to be performed under this project, duration of each task and tentative date/s each task will be performed. Project schedule must be approved by the GSA Project Manager prior to performing any work under this project. The project schedule shall incorporate milestone events specifics in the Contract, including as applicable NTP, Substantial Completion and milestones related to specific work phases and site restrictions. The project schedule shall also include Contractor-defined milestones to identify target dates for critical events, based upon the Contractor’s chosen sequence of work. Microsoft Project or other similar format can be used for this schedule.

EXTENSION OF TIME

If the Contractor requests an extension of the time for Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall base its request on analysis of time impact using the Project Schedule as its baseline, and shall propose as a new Substantial Completion date to account for the impact. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer setting forth facts and analysis in sufficient detail to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the Contractor’s entitlement to an extension of time.

D. General Construction Requirements

1. Keep work areas clean on a daily basis.

2. Remove debris from site on a daily basis.

3. Protect all existing walls and furniture from damage.

4. Contractor is responsible for all damages to government property caused by him/her and their subcontractors.

5. Contractor is responsible for all dimensions and quantities.

6. Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions prior to submitting a proposal.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SPECIFICS (AFTER CONTRACT AWARD)

1. Fourteen days (14) from Notice to proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager, a draft Waste Management Plan for mixed debris recycling to GSA approval. The plan shall include (but not be limited to) the following: List of the materials to be reused or recycled.

2. The Contractor will record and track the type and quantity, by weight or each material salvaged, reused, recycled or disposed throughout the project. The Contractor shall provide a Construction Management Waste Management Report upon request of Substantial Completion.

E. Final Preparations

1. Contractor shall provide both classroom and hands-on training at a minimum six (6) hours to training to GSA maintenance personnel.

2. Contactor shall provide two (2) sets of as-built drawings on compact disk (CD). As-built drawings shall be in Auto CAD format and shall illustrate all alterations performed under this contract. Final payment will not be authorized until all as-built drawings are provided.

3. Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of owner’s (O&M) manuals for the Chiller, VFD and pumps.

4. Contractor shall return all GSA Badges issued for this project. Final payment will not be authorized until all O&M manuals and badges are provided and returned.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

Interested parties must notify the Contracting Officer for further information about attendance and to confirm location, time and date. Only those parties who have notified the Contracting Officer and provided necessary information in advance of the meeting will be allowed to attend. Contractors are encouraged to verify all existing conditions at the job site prior to proposing on the project. Failure to do so will not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to properly estimate the cost of this project.

Note:

The following items will be addressed at the Pre-Proposal Conference and again at a Pre-work Conference:

1. On site storage.

2. Parking.

3. Use of elevators.

4. Access through secured area.

5. Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA mechanical maintenance Contractor, for placing the fire alarm system in test mode prior to performing any work that may result in the activation of an alarm signal from the fire alarm system including but not limited to: connecting devices to fire alarm system, cutting, welding or other work that creates excessive dust. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with placing the fire alarm system in test mode.

6. A GSA approved welding permit will be required before performing any cutting and welding. Contractor shall submit welding permit to the Project Manager for review and acceptance by the Building Manager at least 72 hours prior to cutting and/or welding activity.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for all quantities, measurements, correct installation of all items and for any damages to the building, items such as parked vehicles and surrounding areas.

8. All materials, equipment and supplies to be incorporated into work under the terms of this contract shall have been “NEW” and “UNUSED” at time of award.

9. Materials of equipment containing asbestos in any form shall not be incorporated into this project.

10. All material, workmanship and equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval by the

Contracting Officer Representative. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable for the Government.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Department of Labor:

1. Occupational and Health Standards: (29 CFR part 1926).

2. Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: (29CFR part 1518).

3. Federal Code:

All renovations shall be in accordance with the current design requirements as found in the Federal Construction & Safety Standard, and Third Party approved structure design package.

Latest Edition of the following Codes/Regulations:

4. Fire Codes: All units shall meet or exceed all required Federal, State and Local Fire Codes.

5. Housing & Urban Development (HUD 24 CFR 3280).

6. National Electrical Code (NEC).

7. International Building Code (IBC).

8. International Mechanical Code (IMC).

9. International Plumbing Code (IPC).

10. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (ASHRA).

11. Occupational and Safety Act (OSHA).

12. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

13. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial

Buildings”.

B. Manufacture, installation and testing shall comply with manufacturer’s instructions and standards. When more stringent requirements are call for either this S.O.W. or codes and regulations, the priority of precedence in compliance shall be:

1. Federal Requirements.

2. State Requirements.

3. Local Requirements.

4. Manufacturer’s Requirements.

5. Contractor’s Requirements.

SUSTAINABILITY

1. Green Purchasing:

i. The contractor shall refer to the “Green Procurement Compilation” for all products being installed in federal facilities. The Green Procurement Compilation can be found at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement. The standards found in this compilation shall guide all product purchasing decisions as they relate to federal facilities.

ii. The use of the following standards (“Key Sustainable Product” or “KSP” standards) is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. See https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products for more details.

a) Nylon Carpet: NSF 140 Gold certification and > 10% post-consumer recovered content.

b) Interior Latex Paint: < 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post tint (i.e. SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard).

c) Gypsum Board: Greenguard Gold Standard or 0 g/L VOCs.

d) Acoustical Ceiling Tiles: Meets California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials and total recycled content > 20% and recyclable in a closed loop process and USDA Certified BioPreferred and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.

e) Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix): > 25% fly ash or > 15% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

2. For each KSP listed, the Contractor shall submit proof of compliance to the CO or his designee prior to the installation of the product or material. The CO’s designee shall verify compliance.

If the KSP materials listed above are

i. not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time

ii. fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet reasonable performance standards of GSA; or

iii. are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall select products and materials, to the extent possible, which are the safest and most environmentally friendly.

Exemptions must be submitted in writing and can only be approved by the CO

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

1. Any information made available to the Contractor by the government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

2. In the performance of this contract the Contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

3. The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.

WARRANTY

1. All workmanship and materials shall be warranted for a period of not less than three hundred sixty five (365) days from date of acceptance by the Government (Standard Warranty) plus extended compressor parts and labor warranty (4 years).

2. The Contractor shall provide a copy of warranty of items procured. Warranty shall be in writing and shall include any conditions which may invalidate the warranty.

3. Warranty shall include procedures on how to exercise warranty rights. Provide points of contact in order to get services required.

4. Standard warranty shall be all inclusive of parts, labor and materials, related coverage and additional costs, if any.

5. Contractor shall provide all applicable manufacturers’ warranties at time of completion.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

GSA Solicitation No. GS-07-P-16-HT-C-7009

Document: C201-SB LPTA / JAN 2016 (The Solicitation) Pages 1 of 22

Construction Contract for Chiller Removal & Installation at the Ellender Federal Building in Houma, LA The Solicitation

Notice to Offerors of Total Small Business Set-Aside

The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement:

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit - Construction H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format

C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Contractor Performance Information H. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified I. Additional Security Requirements

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IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition B. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction E. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest F. Buy American G. Buy American Exceptions H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference I. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference

V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions A. 52.222-38 -- Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements

VI. Method of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable B. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Process C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness E. Unbalanced Prices F. Total Evaluated Price G. Non-Price Factors H. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offerors

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

(3) Other Forms Required For Submission with Proposals

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(4) Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(5) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(6) Exhibits

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

(1) Contracting Officer

Name: Shawna Villarreal Address: 819 Taylor Street Rm 12B01, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Telephone: 817-850-5541 Email: Shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

(1) A pre-proposal conference regarding this Solicitation is scheduled as follows:

Date: June 14, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM CST

Location: Ellender Federal Building/Post Office – Suite 133 423 Lafayette St Houma, Louisiana 70360

(2) Interested parties must notify the Contracting Officer for further information about attendance and to confirm location, time, and date. Only those parties who have notified the Contracting Officer and provided necessary information in advance of the meeting will be allowed to attend. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact the Contracting Officer.

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $500,000 to $1,000,000.

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEP 96)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

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(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

I.G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit - Construction (FEB 95)

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation and are in the attached Agreement. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(2) Site visit will be held immediately following the Pre-Proposal Conference on the following dates and times:

Date: June 14, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM CST

(3) Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than three (3) representatives from each Offeror. Offerors shall submit an Attendee Registration Form identifying all attendees from their respective team.

Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors. Submit the Attendee Registration Form to the point of contact listed below by 2:00 PM CST on June 13, 2016.

For further information about the site visit or access requirements, please contact:

Name: Shawna Villarreal Email: Shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov

(4) This is the only opportunity contractors will get to visit the site to conduct a walk-through and ask questions. GSA will not have anyone available to accompany contractors or their representatives (sub-contractors) after the scheduled pre-proposal conference and site visit.

I.H. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 2:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address:

Date: June 30, 2016 Address: Shawna Villarreal, 7PQD http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113365 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113375

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Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building GSA-PBS Acquisition Services 819 Taylor Street 12-B01 Fort Worth, TX 76102

Solicitation GS-07-P-16-HT-C-7009

(2) Offers sent by commercial package delivery and hand delivery shall be deemed received as of the date and time of delivery to the office designated for receipt of offers.

(3) Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the government installation designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

(4) Offers may also be submitted by email to the following address: Shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov.

Complete offers must be received by the due date and time stated in (1) above. An original copy of the bid bond must be received at the address provided in (1) above no later than COB three days after the proposal due date.\

(5) Any portion of a proposal (with the exception of the bid bond) received after the due date and time will be handled in accordance with FAR Provision 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition (JAN 04) which can be found in section IV.A. of this document.

II. Proposals

II.A Proposal Contents Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

(1) Price Proposal

(2) Technical Proposal

(3) Representations and Certifications (C301)

(4) Bid Guarantee, using Standard Form 24

(5) Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format Offerors are required to submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of their technical proposal.

All materials submitted shall be in typeface Times New Roman, 12 point, single spaced on 8- 1/2” X 11” white paper with half inch margins all around, and printed on both sides (exclusive of resumes, certificate copies, etc.). The technical proposal shall not exceed 35 pages (double sided).

Offerors are also required to submit a separate pricing proposal – one (1) original and one (1) copy. The Contractor shall provide a base quote (page 3 of the SF1442) with a detailed cost breakout. Cost breakout shall be formatted per the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) mailto:Shawna.villarreal@gsa.gov

(The Solicitation) Pages 6 of 22 divisions of work breakdown. The cost breakout shall sum to the total construction cost of the quote.

Electronic proposals are required to be submitted in two volumes: Technical and Price.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

II.D. Technical Proposal The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI.

(1) Management/Technical Approach and Installation Schedule This factor considers the Offeror’s plan to perform the work as described in the scope of work/specifications.

The Offeror shall submit a Management/Technical Approach that demonstrates an understanding of the management/technical skills and equipment required to perform all contract requirements, including quality control, safety, testing, training, and timeliness of installation. The technical approach shall include the offeror’s proposed chiller (equipment) submittal for evaluation. Energy efficiency (IPLV) of proposed equipment shall be equal to or better than energy efficiency identified within the specifications/solicitation or proposal will be deemed unacceptable. Pressure drop on the evaporator and condenser of proposed equipment shall be equal to or less than the pressure drop identified in the specifications/solicitation or proposal will be deemed unacceptable.

This factor also considers the contractor’s understanding of the requirements outlined in the RFP by developing and submitting an estimated Installation Schedule, including the critical path required to furnish a satisfactory installation within the performance period stated. Both the Management/Technical Approach and the Installation Schedule will be evaluated as an indicator of the Offeror’s ability to perform the Contract contemplated by this Solicitation. If the Offeror’s proposal does not demonstrate the management/technical skills and understanding of the requirements supporting satisfactory performance, the proposal will be deemed unacceptable.

(2) Experience on Similar Projects This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s past experience as a firm in providing similar construction services to determine the firm’s experience in completing the project requirements detailed in the specifications.

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The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a General Construction (GC) Contractor and/or as Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) but no more than five (5) “similarly complex” projects substantially completed within the past five (5) years from the date of the issuance of this solicitation. A similarly complex project is defined as a project that is comparable in size, nature, type, and complexity as defined by all of the following characteristics:

• The project involved the installation of a comparably sized…